"The heritage of freedom must be guarded as carefully in peace as it was in war. Faith, not suspicion, must be the key to our relationships. Sacrifice, not selfishness, must be the eternal price of liberty. Vigilance, not appeasement, is the byword of living freedoms. Our Armed Forces in 1950--protecting the peace, building for security with freedom--are "Teamed for Defense ..."

"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers."

"When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep.?"

"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him."

"Real security lies in the prevention of war--and today that hope can come only through adequate preparedness."

"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes."

“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.”

“For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?”

"Lord, bid war's trumpet cease;

Fold the whole earth in peace."

"The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree."

"Only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed."

"For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?."

"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude."

"The support of an informed American people is increasingly important to the Armed Forces in these days of rapid technological advance, quick reaction time, and grave threat to our freedom. I, therefore, encourage members of the DoD to observe Armed Forces Day by informing the American people of our 'Power for Peace' and by confirming their faith that in our strength we will remain free."

”The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.”

”The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.”

"Armed Forces Day this year should serve to emphasize the practical application of unification in action, and to remind us of the continued need for unity in our Armed Forces and among all of our citizens in the interests of security and peace."

"Serving alongside our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, our Nation's military families give of themselves and give up their time with their loved ones so we may live safely and freely.... On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we honor the spouses of those who have left behind everything they know and love to join our Nation's unbroken chain of patriots.... Let us celebrate these selfless individuals by supporting them and upholding our everlasting commitment to stand beside them and their families."